How to determine the starting time of Open Work Permit?

[samf17]

Hi guys,

I am from Hong Kong and eligible for applying a 3 year open work permit (owp) for Canada. I just wonder, for the length "3 years", when would be the starting date, is it from the date the owp is granted, or from the date I land into Canada?

Say if it is granted in May 2022 then expired in Apr 2025, or I land into Canada in Jan 2023 then it is expired in Dec 2025?

Thank you so much?

 

[k.h.p.]

The day the application is approved.

 

[Sidm786]

Does anyone know how long after the application do you receive the biometrics/medical request? It’s been over a month since my application and I’ve heard nothing back.